01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 6-K filed October 4, 2006. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This filing from Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company on October 4, 2006, serves as a Form 6-K, reporting information for foreign issuers.
The report primarily confirms that both entities will file their annual reports under Form 40-F, indicating they are Canadian foreign private issuers. It also clarifies that they are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b), meaning they are not relying on that specific exemption for their reporting obligations. For investors, this filing is largely administrative and confirms compliance with SEC reporting requirements for foreign companies.
It also states that this Form 6-K report is being incorporated by reference into certain existing SEC registration statements (Form S-8), which pertain to employee stock option plans. This incorporation by reference is a technical procedural step and doesn't introduce new operational or financial information about the company in this specific report.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are foreign issuers filing a Form 6-K.
- Both entities will file annual reports on Form 40-F, consistent with Canadian foreign private issuer status.
- The companies are not furnishing information under Rule 12g3-2(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
- The Form 6-K filing is incorporated by reference into existing Form S-8 registration statements.
- This filing is primarily administrative and relates to ongoing SEC reporting compliance.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this Form 6-K filing?
The main purpose of this Form 6-K filing is to report information that Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Canadian Pacific Railway Company are required to disclose in Canada or make public, and to confirm their SEC filing status as foreign private issuers.
What does it mean that they file under Form 40-F?
Filing under Form 40-F indicates that the companies are Canadian foreign private issuers and are using a simplified reporting form for their annual reports, which allows them to file reports prepared according to Canadian disclosure requirements.
Why is this report being incorporated by reference into Form S-8 registration statements?
The incorporation by reference is a procedural step. It means that the information contained in this Form 6-K will be considered part of the company's Form S-8 registration statements, which are typically used for employee stock plans. This ensures that the registration statements contain up-to-date information filed by the company.
Does this filing contain new financial results or operational updates?
No, this specific Form 6-K filing is administrative in nature. It does not contain new financial results, operational updates, or material business developments. It primarily addresses SEC reporting requirements and their impact on existing registration statements.
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